Collateral for a security interest recorded Jan 28, 2025 (Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC).
Term ends Apr 21, 2035 · High confidence
Held by Formetco, LLC
Filed Nov 4, 2019 as application 29/711,870 · Granted Apr 21, 2020
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2035
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Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
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Apr 21, 2035
Apr 21, 2035
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15 years from grant
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| Base term, 15 years from grant | Granted Apr 21, 2020 | Apr 21, 2035 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Apr 21, 2035 | High confidence |
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| US D880,008 | In force Mar 2035 | Mar 2035 |
| US D882,120 | this patent Apr 2035 | Apr 2035 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2019 Reel 50904, frame 504 | Adams, Jonathan Christopher; Franklin, Robert L. | Formetco, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Jul 21, 2020 Reel 53268, frame 968 | Formetco, Incorporated | Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC | Security Interest |
| Mar 16, 2022 Reel 59369, frame 362 | Formetco, Incorporated | Formetco, LLC | Conversion |
| Feb 15, 2024 Reel 66470, frame 494 | Formetco, LLC; Ad-Tech Imports, LLC | Fifth Third Bank, National Association | Security Interest |
| Feb 16, 2024 Reel 66617, frame 480 | Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC | Formetco, LLC; Ad-Tech Imports, LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Feb 16, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC | Formetco, LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Feb 16, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC | Ad-Tech Imports, LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Jun 12, 2024 Reel 67704, frame 115 | Formetco, Incorporated | Formetco, LLC | Change of Name |
| Jan 28, 2025 Reel 70038, frame 887 | Formetco, LLC | Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC | Security Agreement |
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